Are you looking for a good Pentium 4 motherboard? Are you
bewildered and confused by the vast range of motherboards out there? I don't
blame you.
Motherboard technology changes so rapidly that
the notable motherboard
manufacturers like ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI come out with new boards every few
months.
To help you out, I've consolidated a summary list of the top 5 Pentium 4
motherboards which I recommend.
These boards are all great performers - you won't go far wrong if you build your
Pentium 4 system using them.
Intel D875PBZLK
The Intel D875PBZLK is a
Socket 478 motherboard that gives leading performance for Intel based
systems. It supports AGP 8X and 4X, comes with built-in LAN support, USB 2.0
and serial ATA features. A very nice motherboard indeed.
Abit IS-10
The Abit IS-10 Socket 478 motherboard releases
incorporates the the Intel 865G chipset to deliver mind boggling speed and
power. All the standard features of a good motherboard are there - in-built
video and audio, LAN support, USB 2.0 and serial ATA. A very popular item in
the market.
Gigabyte 8I848P-G
The Gigabyte 8I848P-G is
a Socket 478 motherboard with integrated audio, AGP 8X and 4X support,
Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0 and serial ATA features. This full-function platform
delivers excellent performance and rock-solid stability. A very affordable
board that should be in a budget enthusiast's shopping list.
ASUS P4P800E Deluxe
The ASUS P4P800E Deluxe is a high-end offering
from the motherboard manufacturer. Built around the Intel 865PE chipset,
this motherboard includes lovely features like IEEE 1394 connectivity,
Multi-RAID technolog, as well as 8-channel audio, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 and
Gigabit LAN. You get giddy just reading that don't you? There's also an
interesting Wi-Fi slot that can be used for wireless LAN upgrade.
Gigabyte 8I915PL-G
A second Gigabyte board
on our list? Well, yes. The Gigabyte 8I915PL-G Socket 775 motherboard is a
solid performer with built-in audio, LAN support, USB 2.0 and serial ATA
features. Most importantly, it comes with PCI Express support, which is
needed to power the next generation of video cards.
Conclusion
OK - which of these
motherboards would I buy? I've always liked Gigabyte and Abit motherboards so
I'd certainly recommend the Gigabyte 8I848P-G, Gigabyte 8I915PL-G and the Abit IS-10. Ultimately, its your own decision - so consider what features you need
and your budget, then make an informed choice. Happy shopping!
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